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The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 9 January 2013SVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 11Urgent call toblood donorsacross SeftonAN urgent call has been madeto Sefton residents with theblood type O Rh negative(O–) to come forward to giveblood now following thefestive period.Following the recentoutbreak of norovirus, therehas been a dramatic increasein the number of peoplecancellingtheirappointments.According to the NHS,non–attendance by O–negdonors increased by 50% justbefore New Year.And although hospitalsacross the country haveincreased their stocks ofblood to cover the extendedholiday period, there hasbeen a recent high demandfor O– blood to meet patientneed, meaning stocks havefallen.Jon Latham, AssistantDirector of Marketing forNHS Blood and Transplant,said: “We would like to urgeall O– donors to walk intotheir most convenient donorsession to give blood to helpNorovirus outbreak takesits toll on appointmentsrebuild stock levels. We arealways grateful to donorswho respond to calls such asthis and appreciate that indoing so they do give upsome of their precious time.“Waiting times may vary inthe next few days as we try toaccommodate all donors.Demand for blood neverstops and O– donors can helpto ensure healthy bloodstocks in the upcomingweeks, by giving blood nowand in the next few days.”Donors with blood groupO– negative are commonlyknown as the ‘universaldonor’ as their blood can begiven to patients with adifferent blood group.This can prove vital in anemergency situation wherethere may not be time for animmediate blood grouptesting to be carried out.Approximately 7% of thepopulation have this bloodgroup.Healthy blood stocks arevital to ensure that patientsundergoing surgery andreceiving treatment forcancer and blood diseases,such as leukaemia, continueto receive the transfusionsthey need.Anyone aged between17–65, weighing more than50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and ingeneral good health couldpotentially start saving livesby becoming a blood donor.There is no upper age limitfor donors who have donatedin the last two years.• For more information, tobook an appointment or tofind a local blood donorsession, call 0300 123 23 23or visit www.blood.co.ukCall the <strong>Champion</strong> with your news – 01704 39240013 .5 TOGHOLLOWFIBREDUVETS from £12We also stock....“Wash & Dry Me”Goosefeather & Down.Supersoft “warmth withoutweight” MicrofibreThermafill anti-allergyNEW YEARREDUCTIONS!FROM PILLOW TALKPILLOWS14 options starting at £6 a pairThese options include Feather, Microfi bre,Hotel Quality and Memory FoamMEMORY FOAM RANGEOf Toppers & PillowsWhitney Satin Edge BlanketLuxury Bed Spread.A wide range of throwsBlack Out/Thermal LiningsHOLLOW FIBRE QUILT(Economy Range Only)20% offAll Sizes And TogsIN CHURCHTOWNLINED CURTAINS20% offSelected Lines OnlyMEMORY FOAMTOPPERS AND PILLOWS20% offSelected Lines OnlyBED INA BAGConsists of quilt cover, pillow cases,bed runner and cushion cover20% offWas £30 Now £24LUXURY COTTON6 PIECE TOWEL BALENow £18.99LUXURIOUS FLEECETHROWS140cm x 180cmNow £9.99142a CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CHURCHTOWN SOUTHPORT PR9 9RZTEL 01704 505100Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pmWHY NOT VISIT TARLETON MILL FACTORY SHOP?TARLETON MILL, PLOX BROW, NR PRESTON PR4 6HB • TEL 01772 815812Open: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pmVisit our new website www.pillowtalkhome.co.uk1115382January <strong>SALE</strong> Now OnDining Deal 1 Dining Deal 2 Dining Deal 3SOLID OAKTABLE800 X 1400WITH 4CHAIRS OFYOURCHOICERRP £840ONLY£595Monaco RRP £899With choice of fabricNOW ONLY £499BARCELONAOAKFREE OAKMIRRORWITH ALLORDERSOVER £1,000£249SOLID OAKEXTENDINGTABLE900 X 1400EXTENDS TO1800WITH 4CHAIRS OFYOUR CHOICERRP £1029ONLY£795MASSIVE SAVINGSCANE FURNITURE OAK FURNITURE PINE FURNITURECOILCHAIRSRRP £249NOW ONLY£199SINGLECHAIRS& SOFASfrom£99CANESUITESfrom£399FAST &AFFORDABLECUSHIONREPLACEMENTSERVICENEWRANGE£495£99 £195£275LARGESOLID OAKEXTENDINGTABLE1000 X 1800EXTENDS TO2300WITH 6CHAIRS OFYOUR CHOICERRP £1415ONLY10%£99520% OFF Cuba OakFAST DELIVERY • FIRST CLASS SERVICE20%OFFLacquered, Waxed or Painted.In store and made to orderAny Style, Any size, Any colourNO GIMMICKSNO PRICE HIKESTHIS IS A GENUINE<strong>SALE</strong>Living, Dining & BedroomFreeParkingORMSKIRKA59PLATTS LANETHEBURSCOUGHSHOPPARBOLDA5209Platts Lane, Burscough L40 7TE.www.thecopshopuk.comTelephone:01704 895376OPEN TIMES: MON-SAT 10am - 5pmSUN 10am - 4pm • Closed Wednesday1115491